Sometimes it's easy to ask for what you need when it's simple stuff. Matters of the heart are a harder ask. Here's my story.

Do you ever feel like quitting? Me too. This was my "quitting day" story and the best advice for what I did next.

What do you do for no good reason? Here's the story of my mother's massive cookbook collection and why I couldn't bear to part with it.

This week marks the last fall back to school for me. Here are three things I'm doing to honor the milestone it is.

If you are like me and lamenting the back-to-school ads, this post is for you. Here are my favorite summery goodies.

What are your summer highlights so far? If the season is going too fast, now's the perfect time to pause and celebrate the goodness.

We all struggle. But how do you stay reminded of the good things in your life? Here's how I stay focused on the good stuff in life.

What good books have you been into this summer? Here are a few favorite reads that I have enjoyed this summer season.

Recently someone asked me, "what's your story?" I wanted to give a surface answer, but sharing in a deeper way invited a real connection.

What does your perfect summer day look like? Recently I came across my own recipe -- sharing it in hopes it inspires you to create yours.

What words do you need to hear this summer season? For inspiration, here's my story about my summer note tradition.

Sometimes inspiration comes out of nowhere. Here's an invitation to tune in to the soundtrack of your life to remember your best self.

Memorial Day is always the start of summer in my heart. Here are a few favorite posts to inspire you for the summer season ahead.

I didn't mean to spend a year in Romans. But after finishing an 8-week study, I couldn't tell you anything I learned. So I stayed for more.

How can you find joy this Mother's Day? Here's a story about expanding the view of the day to remember those who have mothered you well.

What makes your heart shine? Here's a personal invitation to shine more and become the most interesting woman in the room today.

Spring is cranking up the goodness around here. I thought I would follow suit by sharing my favorite renewing thoughts with you.

It's Easter Week! Here are five good things I'm grateful for and enjoying this week.

Love the idea of retreat but hate the work involved to get away? Me too. What if a time of refreshment was simple? A few ideas for you.

What's your "go to" question for making small talk? Here's a fun story to consider taking your conversations to a more authentic place.